Small / R&D VIM Furnaces

Smaller Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) furnaces are commonly used to start a company in the business of producing vacuum induction melted materials, or for research and development efforts into new alloys and processes. A wide variety of configurations are available to match customer requirements.

Multiple Charging Systems:• Overmelt chargers for primary bucket charging of high density charge materials, temperature probe insertion, and sample taking
• Cup chargers are available for charging of small pieces and fines, typically for late alloy additions
• Other charging system configurations are available

Mold Pouring:• Most units are direct pour, or utilise a small pour box above each mould
• Hot tundish insertion via a charger configured to insert an externally preheated refractory tundish into the pour position within a few minutes is available

Controls:• Simple PLC-based controls with touchscreen OIT are common
• Computerised control and SCADA systems may be implemented
• TV cameras on remotely actuated site ports for remote operation are available but not typically required

Most small / R&D VIM furnaces are door-mounted designs, though this varies depending on the layout of the equipment and the available space and access routes for loading / unloading of molds and induction furnaces.

Tech Specs

Multiple Charging Systems:• Overmelt chargers for primary bucket charging of high density charge materials, temperature probe insertion, and sample taking
• Cup chargers are available for charging of small pieces and fines, typically for late alloy additions
• Other charging system configurations are available

Mold Pouring:• Most units are direct pour, or utilise a small pour box above each mould
• Hot tundish insertion via a charger configured to insert an externally preheated refractory tundish into the pour position within a few minutes is available

Controls:• Simple PLC-based controls with touchscreen OIT are common
• Computerised control and SCADA systems may be implemented
• TV cameras on remotely actuated site ports for remote operation are available but not typically required

Furnace Layout

Most small / R&D VIM furnaces are door-mounted designs, though this varies depending on the layout of the equipment and the available space and access routes for loading / unloading of molds and induction furnaces.

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